Timeline
14:45
Walk through Hong Kong Park. Head straight for the L16 cafe and bar on level one. It is one of the few places in Central where you can sit outdoors away from the traffic noise. The park is quietest in the late afternoon before the evening rush.
16:30
Have lunch at Yung Kee Restaurant. This is a popular spot for Cantonese-style roast goose and century eggs. Go early to make a reservation because they are known to run out of geese.
17:30
Walk to Kowloon Park. This former British barrack site has pleasant gardens and is only a short walk from the Central area. It offers a clear view of the skyline across the water.
18:00
Watch A Symphony of Lights. The show starts at 8PM. The narration is in English on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can download the app for your preferred language. The sun sets at 18:00, so the city lights will be turning on around this time.
Local tip
Kowloon Park is a quieter alternative to the main viewing areas. The walk from Hong Kong Park to Kowloon Park is short and easy.
Check before you go
- Yung Kee Restaurant is open 11:00-23:30 daily. Make a reservation for lunch if possible.
- A Symphony of Lights starts at 8PM daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hong Kong (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).